By George Ozalla
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, attended the inauguration of the Survey Management Committee for the 2025 Nigeria Malaria Indicator Survey (NMIS) Thursday in Abuja. The committee, co-chaired by Hon. Kwarra and the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, will oversee the successful implementation of the survey.
The 2025 NMIS is a critical national exercise aimed at addressing malaria, a significant public health challenge in Nigeria. The survey will provide evidence-based data for monitoring malaria control efforts, tracking progress, identifying service delivery gaps, and guiding targeted programs.
Hon. Kwarra emphasized the importance of reliable and timely data, stating, “The 2025 NMIS will serve as a vital tool that provides evidence-based data for monitoring malaria control efforts, tracking progress, identifying service delivery gaps, and guiding targeted programs.”
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Pate, represented by Director of Public Health, Dr. Godwin Ntadom, announced that over 90% of the funding for the 2025 NMIS comes from the Government of Nigeria through the World Bank-supported IMPACT project. He emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the success of the survey.
The Survey Management Committee is expected to play a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness and accuracy of the NMIS across all states and the Federal Capital Territory. With the goal of improving health outcomes for millions of Nigerians, this inauguration marks a significant step toward enhancing malaria control efforts in Nigeria.
